Product description
Trained into an elegant standard tree, the Creeping Rosemary is a unique and aromatic eye-catcher for any garden space. Its defining feature is the cascading canopy of fine, needle-like evergreen foliage, which spills downwards from the top of the stem, releasing a wonderful pine-like fragrance whenever brushed past. Throughout the year, but especially in spring, it produces clusters of small, pale blue flowers that are a favourite of bees, adding a subtle touch of colour to the deep green foliage. This combination of year-round structure, unique weeping form, and rich scent makes it a superb sensory feature.
You can enhance your Rosemary patio tree by planting companions around its base, creating a fuller, multi-textured arrangement in your container. The key to success is selecting partners that thrive in the same conditions: a baking hot spot in full sun and a very gritty, free-draining soil that never gets waterlogged, especially in winter. For a superb, low-maintenance combination, consider planting a low-growing Sedum (Stonecrop) at its feet. The succulent, mat-forming foliage of a variety like Sedum spurium will create a wonderful textural contrast to the Rosemary's fine needles and will thrive in the dry conditions, ensuring a beautiful and resilient year-round display.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Excellent drainage is the absolute key to survival. This plant is more likely to die from winter wet than from cold, raising the pot on feet to help.
How to Water
Water moderately in summer, always allowing the top layer of compost to dry out completely between waterings. In winter, water very sparingly, only if the pot is completely bone dry for a prolonged period. Does not require feeding. It thrives in poor soil. Trim the soft, green shoots lightly after the main spring flowering has finished. This will keep the weeping shape tidy. Never cut back hard into the old, brown wood.
How to Plant
Choose a location in full sun and sheltered from strong winds. Use a very gritty, free-draining compost. A 50/50 mix of soil-based compost and horticultural grit is ideal. Plant the tree so the top of its rootball is level with the compost surface. Backfill, firm gently, and water in. Do not overwater after this initial watering.









